Bond is money you pay to a prison official prior to being released. If you fulfill all of your court days, the federal government will return the money. Nonetheless, there are elements that affect the amount of bond you must pay. These factors are not associated with the offense you are accused of.
Many offenders are launched on a " Pledge to Appear" bond. This is a type of non-surety bond and make up about 80% of all custodial apprehensions in Connecticut. A court may decline a offender's bail if they are believed of committing a capital crime or are taken into consideration a trip danger.